Hello

My Story

I am Lea Fialho, the creator of Studio LeaF. My label, LeaF, is a fusion of my first name and the first letter of my last name.

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Although I attended schooll in Brazil, where I am from, my professional experience in the fashion industry is in USA. I have worked as a hands-on designer, pattern maker and master tailor, and I have also owned my boutique and created my clothing line.

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For 8 years, I worked for the renowned clothing retailer Brooks Brothers. There I was entrusted with a variety of roles, from overseeing the made-to-measure suit manufacturing process (including "hands-on", creating each pattern) to teaching associates all aspects of made-to-mesaure suits, at many Brooks Brothers stores. Between the factory and the stores, I gained firsthand knowledge of the entire clothing manufacturing process and an in-depth knowledge of the industry that I knew would serve me well in future endeavors. 

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In 2018 I re-created my brand LeaF, of clothing and bags, that has been evolving through lots of feedback from customers. 

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In 2021, I decided to open my studio to help other brands bring their own design to life. I know how difficult it is to find manufacturers for small quantites, I experienced that with my brand.

Now I offer products that can be customized for your brand or I can help you execute your idea, on similar segment of clothing and bags. Just contact me to start the process. I can create a tech pack, a pattern, a sample and manufacturer your product. Small batches are very welcome. If it is larger I use my ethical manufacturer partners.

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My work revolves around sustainability and I am constantly looking for ways to make it more sustainable every day in every aspect.  Sustainability is a way of life, we all must do our part.

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I love to create timeless and high quality pieces. I strongly believe that when we love the products we buy we will use them for its entire lifespan, minimizing waste. I rather have one item that I love and utilize a lot, then ten that I barely use and donate sooner than later. This is sustainability at its best!

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Whether you decide to customize my products for your brand or let me help you with your own design, let's work together. I personally design and created every piece and they are proudly manufactured right here in the USA. 

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Do not hesitate to contact me, I love helping my customers!

Enjoy everything you do and always be thankful.

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Lea F.